ABOUT US · HOLD HOSPITALITY

Genuine hospitality.
Unforgettable experiences.

Holding Hospitality
to its Highest
Standard.

HOLD Hospitality Group · Avenir, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

“"We want to reignite the art of genuine hospitality and what it means to truly serve our community."”

— HOLD Hospitality Group

MEMORABLE STYLE

Every detail shaped to create an atmosphere worth returning to.

OUTSTANDING SERVICE

Personalized, intuitive service that makes every guest feel at home.

QUALITY CUISINE

From rare game to fresh seafood, every item is crafted with intention.

OUR STORY

Where Every Guest
Feels Like Family.

HOLD Hospitality was created with a simple belief: great hospitality can make a community feel more connected.

What started as a small catering company serving local athletic teams has grown into something larger, a hospitality group built around food, service, people, and the kind of experiences guests actually talk about after they leave. The goal was never to build just one restaurant. The goal was to build something with staying power.

HOLD Hospitality brings together a team with deep experience across restaurants, events, culinary operations, beverage programs, guest service, and community-focused hospitality. That mix matters. It gives the group the ability to create concepts that feel polished without feeling distant, thoughtful without feeling overworked, and ambitious without losing the warmth that started it all.

Smoke & Maple is the first major expression of that vision, but it is only the beginning. HOLD Hospitality is building for the future, with plans to grow carefully, serve the local community well, and create places where people want to gather, celebrate, work, and return.

The future looks bright because the foundation is strong. It is built on talented people, honest food, real service, and a team that believes hospitality still matters when it is done with care.

HOLD Hospitality is here to build more than restaurants. It is here to build experiences people feel proud to have in their own backyard.


Explore Our Menus
The Lounge

The Lounge

Intimate and warm. Tufted leather, crystal chandeliers, and a vintage Florida map. Perfect for private conversations and post-dinner drinks.

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The Bar

The Bar

The heart of Smoke & Maple. A sweeping horseshoe bar lined with rare spirits and craft beers, built for great conversation, easy nights, and one more round.

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The Dining Room

The Dining Room

Blue velvet banquettes, warm lighting, and soaring ceilings. Grand enough for celebrations, intimate enough for a quiet dinner for two.

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OUR TEAM

  • Tara Dodson

    Tara Dodson

    CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER

    Tara ensures that every shift, every service, and every guest interaction meets the HOLD standard. Her expertise in hospitality operations keeps the machine running flawlessly.

  • Nick Lanier

    Nick Lanier

    CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER

    Nick's philosophy is simple — take comfort foods from around the world and elevate them into something extraordinary. His Rustic Refined approach defines the Smoke & Maple menu.

  • Joel Hartunian

    Joel Hartunian

    CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER

    Joel brings hands-on restaurant management and operations expertise to Smoke & Maple. His passion for creating genuine guest experiences drives the culture at every level of the team.

  • Brendan O'Hara

    Brendan O'Hara

    CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER

    With a deep background in mixology and bar operations, Brendan curates the cocktail and spirits program — including the coveted Bourbon & Whiskey Club at Smoke & Maple.

FIND US

12325 Northlake Blvd.
Suite 130
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
33412

Sun – Thurs
4pm – 9pm
Fri – Sat
4pm – 10pm
Happy Hour
3pm – 6pm

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